Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

05/23/2026

Today, we honor those who gave their lives in service of our country. We are thankful for the freedoms they helped protect and are indebted to their sacrifice.

Today, Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day, ANTHC business offices and specialty clinics at ANMC are closed.

The Emergency Services Department and Walk-in Clinic are still available. The ANTHC Walk-in Clinic, located at the Healthy Communities Building, 3900 Ambassador Drive, is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

05/22/2026

👏👏 👏 The Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation (HANF) — ANTHC’s charitable arm 🤝 — is thrilled to share the winner of the 2026 Luminary Awards’ “Legacy and Leadership” category: Congratulations to Charlene Nollner of Copper River Native Association (CRNA)🏆

HANF’S Luminary Awards are designed to recognize individuals, teams, and organizations who demonstrate exemplary dedication and make outstanding contributions to the Alaska Tribal Health System. 🩺 The Legacy and Leadership Award recognizes an outstanding Tribal health leader and expert in their field who has displayed a long-term commitment to helping improve the Alaska Tribal Health System.

Charlene was selected and honored for her leadership in advancing regional health priorities and transforming Tribal health care delivery in the region. She is recognized as the driving force behind the transformation of CRNA into a comprehensive Tribal health facility that offers integrated services, including primary care, pharmacy, laboratory, and behavioral health, dramatically improving access to and the quality of care for Tribal members.

In addition to her work with CRNA, Charlene has served on the ANTHC Board of
Directors, helping to shape statewide policy and ensure that the voices and needs of the Ahtna people are reflected in health care decisions across Alaska.

“She definitely opened a lot of doors for us,” shares CRNA member Eileen Ewan. “She made us more aware of things we can do, and that we’re capable of doing.”

Learn more about the Luminary Awards, HANF, and how YOU can make a difference 👉 healthyalaskanatives.org

05/22/2026

Memorial Day weekend is a time to honor and remember military members who gave their lives in service of our country. It is also the unofficial start to summer and a time when many of us get out on the water in Alaska.

If you are spending time on the water this weekend, or any time this summer, please remember to use these boating safety steps:

• Ensure the whole family has access to and uses flotation devices when near water.
• Keep young children away from water unless supervised by an adult.
• Always wear a life jacket on an open boat or deck – regardless of weather, boating experience or swimming ability.
• If boating, file a plan so someone knows where you are and when you are expected back.

Learn more about boating and summer safety tips at: https://anthc.org/community-health/prevention-safety/

05/22/2026

🫶 ANTHC “supports any of our recommendations and also promotes patient welfare by asking patients what they want. They listen to our patients,” shared Christina Marsh, ANTHC Nurse Practitioner, when asked about her favorite things about working at the Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC).

If you’re passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives and want to work in a supportive, dynamic environment, consider a career with us today! https://anthc.org/work-with-us

05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, ANTHC business offices and Specialty Clinics at Alaska Native Medical Center will be closed. Thank you for understanding.

The Emergency Services Department and Walk-in Clinic will still be available. The ANTHC Walk-in Clinic, located in the Healthy Communities Building at 3900 Ambassador Drive, will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., on Monday, May 25.

05/21/2026

📣 📣 📣 We’re hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to join our growing team!

If you’re passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives and want to work in a supportive, dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

Click the link and type the position you’re interested in to learn more! 👉anthc.org/careers

05/21/2026

🍃🤲“Being in nature helps me to connect with the spiritual part of me,” shares Jaclynne Richards. “Being an Iñupiaq person, our Alaska Native community is not stagnant. Being out hiking for me connects me to that part of me. It feels sacred. It helps center myself.”

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, ANTHC is promoting activities that reflect on our day, connect us with others, and support each other’s paths to wellness.

Check out our website for resources to support you in your mental health journey, and for a chance to win $100 in Amazon gift cards 👉 https://anthc.org/mham/

05/21/2026

🎥 🎓Join us tomorrow for a livestream graduation of ANTHC’s leadership development programs: 10 a.m. - noon, Thursday, May 21! Watch here 👉 https://youtube.com/live/hpi3SqUqnUQ?feature=share

We'll be celebrating the accomplishments of the graduates of our three programs: Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program (ANELP), Leadership Excellence through Advancement and Determination (LEAD), and Pathways to Leadership.🏆

If you’re Alaska Native, American Indian, and/or First Nations working within the Alaska Tribal Health System, and you’re ready to build your skills and inspire change, we are accepting applications until May 24. Learn more about the programs and apply here: https://anthc.org/leadership-programs/

2025-26 ANTHC Leadership Development Programs Graduation

05/20/2026

We all deserve to have more good days. ♥️ In honor of May’s Mental Health Awareness Month, ANTHC is promoting activities to reflect on our day, show we care, connect with others, and support each other’s paths to wellness, so we have more good days.

In every story, there is strength. Sharing our stories allows us to have more good days. Complete the activity and fill out a survey for a chance to win $100 in Amazon gift cards!

To learn more and participate, visit www.anthc.org/MHAM.

05/20/2026

Do you want to quit smoking ci******es? The ANTHC and the Mayo Clinic have a research study that may help Alaska Native adults quit smoking.

Join with a friend or family member, and you can each earn up to $225 and get information on quitting. To learn more, go to: tinyurl.com/BreatheAlaska.

Take action. Get healthy. Together.

05/20/2026

We all deserve to have more good days. 🫶 A good day looks different for everyone. For Cy Two Elk, spending time outside with his kids — and playing baseball together specifically ⚾️ — is one way he supports his mental health, and the mental health of his family.

“Mental health is really important because it allows you to see the value in who you are as a person, and approach each day positively," he shares.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, ANTHC is promoting activities that reflect on our day, connect us with others, and support each other’s paths to wellness.

Check out our website for resources to support you in your mental health journey, and for a chance to win $100 in Amazon gift cards 👉 https://anthc.org/mham/